Sobriety Guides

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What Does a 9-Month Recovery Coin Mean?

A 9-month recovery coin marks nine months of a chosen sobriety or recovery milestone. Its number matters more than any particular color, because token customs vary by group and maker.

What Does a 9-Month Recovery Coin Mean?

A 9-month recovery coin marks nine months of a chosen sobriety or recovery milestone. Its number matters more than any particular color, because token customs vary by group and maker.

Grieving a Parent Who Struggled With Addiction:...

Grieving a parent affected by addiction can bring love, anger, relief, guilt and longing at the same time. You do not have to make the past simple in order to...

Grieving a Parent Who Struggled With Addiction:...

Grieving a parent affected by addiction can bring love, anger, relief, guilt and longing at the same time. You do not have to make the past simple in order to...

Do You Need to Hit Rock Bottom to Quit Drinking?

You do not have to lose everything before alcohol is allowed to become a problem worth changing. Here is how to think about quitting before a crisis—and how to decide...

Do You Need to Hit Rock Bottom to Quit Drinking?

You do not have to lose everything before alcohol is allowed to become a problem worth changing. Here is how to think about quitting before a crisis—and how to decide...

Coin Capsule, Pouch or Keychain Holder: Which I...

A capsule is best for surface protection, a soft pouch is best for quiet privacy and flexibility, and a keychain holder is best for consistent everyday access. Compare the tradeoffs...

Coin Capsule, Pouch or Keychain Holder: Which I...

A capsule is best for surface protection, a soft pouch is best for quiet privacy and flexibility, and a keychain holder is best for consistent everyday access. Compare the tradeoffs...

How to Keep a Sobriety Coin Private at Work

Keep a sobriety coin private at work by choosing discreet wording, storing it in a wallet or enclosed pouch, avoiding visible desk or keychain display, and deciding in advance how...

How to Keep a Sobriety Coin Private at Work

Keep a sobriety coin private at work by choosing discreet wording, storing it in a wallet or enclosed pouch, avoiding visible desk or keychain display, and deciding in advance how...

Should You Carry the Original Sobriety Coin or ...

Carry the original sobriety coin if normal wear and loss risk feel acceptable. Use a backup token when the original is sentimental, rare, difficult to replace, or simply too meaningful...

Should You Carry the Original Sobriety Coin or ...

Carry the original sobriety coin if normal wear and loss risk feel acceptable. Use a backup token when the original is sentimental, rare, difficult to replace, or simply too meaningful...